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April 2022
Sylva’s Brew Hop
Enjoy the Jackson County Ale Trail with Sylva’s Annual Brew Hop from April 8-10! In honor of NC Beer Month, join Balsam Falls Brewing, Innovation Brewing, Lazy Hiker, Nantahala Brewing, and the Paper Mill Tavern and other establishments for the Sylva Brew Hop. In its fifth-year ticket holders will visit each of the establishments and taste 2 local or regional beers. Tickets include a souvenir glass and two pours at each location. We encourage folks to take advantage of our…
Find out more »Catamount Climb Half Marathon & 5K
The 2022 Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K will be hosted on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC along the banks of the Tuckasegee River. The 5K course is completely on campus and navigates through the heart of campus with moderate elevation change. The half marathon course starts on campus and then heads off-campus for a few miles before returning back to campus for the finish line. The Catamount Climb Half Marathon and 5K (formerly known as…
Find out more »The Easter Hat Parade
Led by a fleet of restored antique cars, followed by the many hat contestants and featuring the Easter Bunny, the parade begins in front of the Town Hall on Front Street. Get your face painted! Make a hat and come join the parade! Last-minute entrants very welcome. Awards are announced after the Parade. Ribbons are given for the Prettiest, Funniest, Largest, Smallest, Most Unusual, Most Easter-like, Best Smelling, Cutest, Most Outrageous, Best In Show and "Poofiest" hats among other unusual…
Find out more »Fire Mountain Inferno
Can you handle the heat? Find out at this year's Fire Mountain Inferno! One of the most exciting riding events in the NC Mountains, the Fire Mountain Inferno offers cross-country racing for all levels of experience as well as intense enduro-racing throughout the Fire Mountain Trail system in Cherokee, NC. More than just a race, this event offers various vendors and food trucks for everyone to enjoy. Registration Now open online Photo courtesy EBCI Destination Marketing
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Greening up the Mountains
The Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 25th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian art, music, food, and beverage which honor our community and local artisans. The festival is sponsored by both the Town of Sylva and the Main Street Sylva Association and will be held in historic downtown Sylva, North Carolina. In addition to a variety of arts, crafts, and food vendors, attendees…
Find out more »Music On The Porch – Appalachian Women’s Museum
Join us on the porch of the Appalachian Women's Museum for Live Music from five regional bands: Susan Pepper, Sheila Kay Adams, Kornbread Kreek, Lee Knight, and The Pressley Girls. Tickets are $15 in advance and at the door. Children 12 and Under get in Free! All proceeds will go to funding the Music Room Exhibit. Food trucks will be available for refreshments and vittles. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy an afternoon of live music with…
Find out more »May 2022
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Memorial Day Fishing Tournament – Cherokee
Spend the long weekend with the boys: rainbow, brook, golden, and brown.
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Spring Fling Art & Craft Walk
Enjoy the artisan village of Dillsboro to the fullest during the Spring Fling Art & Craft Walk.
Find out more »June 2022
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2022 are April 2 -3, June 4, July 16, July 23, Aug. 6 & 20. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. Access to the High Falls trail is directly…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show
Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »July 2022
Summertime Mountain Artisans Arts & Crafts Show
The Mountain Artisans shows are famous for featuring just the biggest selection of authentic handcrafted art and craft in this area, with over 100 artisans participating in this annual event. There is a wide selection of heritage craft. Several of the old time quilters still make them one at a time just for you. Goat milk soap, pine needle baskets, white oak baskets, hand tied brooms and cotton woven rugs are hard to find and all here. Some of the…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Downtown Sylva Fourth of July Fireworks
The town's annual July 4 Fireworks in Sylva should begin at dark (generally around 9:45 p.m.) and are visible from various locations throughout downtown Sylva and the immediate surrounding areas. The Fourth of July Celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food, dancing and fun in Sylva. Enjoy a full fireworks show that will light up the night sky on Sunday, July 4, 2021. The fireworks will be shot from Sunrise Park district against the stunning Plott Balsams mountain range and…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Cashiers Plein Air Festival
Nationally acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau landscape and quaint mountain lifestyle. This type of outdoor location painting is known as en plein air, French for open air. The Cashiers Plein Air Festival is a biennial event held to raise funds to enhance The Village Green. During this week-long event, artists set up their easels in and around Cashiers to create original art depicting the area. These unique paintings are…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Front Street Arts and Crafts Show
ake a deep breath and enjoy the walk-about town of Dillsboro during the Front Street Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Front Street gets its name from running alongside the tracks of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad…and when a festival hits the town, the street comes alive with fine arts and crafts from local artisans and home spun musical talent. Strewn with vibrant colors, inviting festival aromas—kettle corn, funnel cakes, fried pies—the ringing of stringed instruments, and the sound of dancing feet, the Front Street Arts and Crafts Show will provide fun for all ages!
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2022 are April 2 -3, June 4, July 16, July 23, Aug. 6 & 20. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. Access to the High Falls trail is directly…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2022 are April 2 -3, June 4, July 16, July 23, Aug. 6 & 20. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. Access to the High Falls trail is directly…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »August 2022
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2022 are April 2 -3, June 4, July 16, July 23, Aug. 6 & 20. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. Access to the High Falls trail is directly…
Find out more »Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show
Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.
Find out more »Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Show
Handmade crafts, quality folk art, live music, food, fine jewelry, Humane Society adoptions and much, much more! Visit Sapphire Valley for these great arts and craft shows located on the athletic field in the heart of Sapphire Valley.
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Concerts on the Creek
These mountains are known as much for the music that comes out of them as they are for their picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls and alluring trails. Some of the world’s finest musicians have come from Western North Carolina and that rich tradition carries on today. Here in Jackson County, the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce team up to produce the Concerts on the Creek series at the Bridge Park gazebo…
Find out more »West Fork of the Tuckasegee River Recreational Releases
Experienced paddlers from throughout the southeast turn out for the West Fork annual recreational releases. During the summer months, the Lake Glenville Dam releases whitewater into the west fork of the Tuckasegee River, creating class IV rapids over a 5.5-mile stretch. Release dates for 2022 are April 2 -3, June 4, July 16, July 23, Aug. 6 & 20. Information on Glenville Dam releases and the whitewater conditions can be found here. Access to the High Falls trail is directly…
Find out more »Cashiers Designer Showhouse
Cashiers Designer Showhouse will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a classic mountain retreat designed with the modern family in mind. The home is located in Fieldstone, the newest neighborhood of the prestigious High Hampton Club. Recognized designers from across the southeast will add their distinctive touches to the spacious 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bathhouse, which features a variety of work/play areas including the Great Room, an office, a solarium, and a loft. It’s the perfect mountain getaway for multi-generational family…
Find out more »Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »The Qualla Country Trout Tournament
The Qualla Country Trout Tournament brings the best of fishing and some friendly competition for all anglers.
Find out more »September 2022
Groovin’ on the Green Summer Concert Series
Groovin’ On The Green has gleaned popularity as a Friday night destination in Cashiers.  The music is always good, the program varied.  Summertime, the green of the green, the blankets and chairs all around with happy people and their dogs.  That’s what Groovin’ is all about.  Great music in a stunning venue in the beautiful weather.  The summer concert series for 2022 will be held Fridays (with exception of May 23, July 4 and Sept. 5) at 6:30 pm at…
Find out more »Fall Fling Arts & Crafts Walk
As we transition from Summer to Fall, the unique shops of Dillsboro highlight locally handmade arts and crafts at our new Fall Fling Art and Craft Walk. Shops will feature their handmade items and local artists will display their work and demonstrate the crafting process. Restaurants and breweries will be open serving delicious food and craft beer and enjoy live music and entertainment.
Find out more »Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K
Enjoy the best of the beginnings of the fall season by competing in the Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5k. This athletic event combines the best of the Great Smoky Mountains, culture, competition, and fall weather for every participant. Get on your running gear and get out to the Cherokee Fair Grounds for this truly amazing race. Courtesy of EBCI Destination Marketing
Find out more »Mountain Heritage Day
Enjoy one of the top 20 events in the Southeast with live entertainment, 130+ food, and craft vendors, tons of family-friendly activities, interactive kids area, along with performances and demonstrations celebrating the Southern Appalachian mountain culture.
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